gangster

Example Sentences

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"Never in your life label me a thug again. Never label me a wannabe gangster," he said.

From BBC

Because of his criminal credentials, McCormack was trusted by gangsters who were on the run and became a kind of broker.

From BBC

This caused immense outrage within the community, and many people pointed fingers at Ahmed and his men, although the gangster's name was not mentioned in the police complaint.

From BBC

Dreaming of being a gangster is something constantly handed down to us.

From Salon

Tupac was many things to many people – an activist, a revolutionary, a Shakespearean, a hip-hop artist, a gangster, an overall fascinating individual.

From Salon